Legislators to Hear Medicaid Modernization Concerns
Iowa lawmakers invite beneficiaries and providers to discuss the Medicaid transition to private managed care starting Jan. 1. The $4.2 billion program covers almost 600,000 enrollees and officials say initial savings could reach $51.3 million in six months. State Sen. Liz Mathis and Reps. Art Staed Kirsten Running-Marquardt will host a 4:15 p.m. update at the Marion Public Library for information and questions.
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Medicaid modernization meeting in Marion Iowa
DHS has contracted with Caritas Iowa United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley and WellCare of Iowa for Medicaid modernization. Informational packets are going out to enrollees as reimbursement negotiations loom. DHS hired Navigent Consulting to guide the transition and set benchmarks amid concerns over a short timeline.
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Four Cedar Rapids men face new federal firearm charges
Four men identified leaving a G Avenue NW house after a September 10 shooting in Cedar Rapids face additional federal gun charges. Derek Hughes-Doby, Keith Moore Jr, Cecil Howell, and Treyndes Howell are charged with multiple firearms offenses, linked to purchases while felons and unlawful drug users. They remain jailed awaiting trial.
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Cedar Rapids Library Hosts Forum on 27 Cent Levy
The Cedar Rapids Public Library invites residents to informational open houses before the November 3 vote on the special 27 cent library levy. An event at Ladd Library runs today from 4 to 6 p.m. and another at Downtown Library on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Library staff will answer questions.
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Iowa Lottery Draws For Sunday October 18
The Sunday results list Pick 3 Midday 2 7 3 and Evening 0 2 2. Pick 4 Midday 6 6 4 1 and Evening 0 8 9 4. All or Nothing Midday 1 2 7 9 10 11 and Evening 1 3 5 6 7 11 12 14 16 17 21 23.
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